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WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. (Wattpad & WEBTOON Family of Brands)

[WEBTOON] Senior Tax Manager

WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. (Wattpad & WEBTOON Family of Brands), Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079


WEBTOON Entertainment is a leading global entertainment company and home to some of the world's largest storytelling platforms. As the global leader and pioneer of the mobile webcomic format, WEBTOON Entertainment has transformed comics and visual storytelling for fans and creators.With its CANVAS UGC platform empowering anyone to become a creator, and a growing roster of superstar WEBTOON Originals creators and series, WEBTOON Entertainment’s passionate fandoms are the new face of pop culture. WEBTOON adaptations are available on Netflix, Prime Video, Crunchyroll, and other screens around the world, and the company’s content partners include Discord, HYBE and DC Comics, among many others.WEBTOON is seeking a highly motivated Senior Tax Manager to join our growing Tax team. The Senior Tax Manager will manage North America tax operations, with an emphasis on building out and optimizing the tax provision and financial statement reporting process. The successful candidate will be able to manage complex workflows and navigate effectively through uncertainty while prioritizing business needs. The ideal candidate should be able to work and adapt in a fast-paced environment, perform their duties timely and accurately, communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders and work with teams in multiple time-zones. This role will be highly visible to the overall finance leadership team and will participate in strategic financial planning, providing insights on tax implications of potential business opportunities.The role will be remote and will report to the Executive Tax Director.

Essential Duties:

Manage the quarterly and annual worldwide consolidated tax provision and related financial statement disclosures in accordance with ASC 740Manage the North America tax compliance process in collaboration with outside providersPrepare federal, state, and international income tax analyses - some items include the R&D credit, stock-based compensation, return-to-provisions, and fixed asset depreciationBuild out internal controls and maintain documentation and appropriate processesAssist with tax planning projects, including modeling and forecasting of tax impactsDrive tax process improvements, technological enhancements, and evolution of the tax reporting functionMonitor legislative, administrative, and judicial developments and quantify tax impactsResearch and memorialize tax technical issues and positions and ensure proper documentationWork closely with third-party consultants and auditors to ensure all income tax requirements are achieved both timely and accuratelyMinimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting (CPA a plus)10+ years tax reporting and compliance experience with 4+ years of public accounting experience in ASC 740 or equivalent in-house experienceHands-on experience in the calculation of quarterly and annual tax provisions with a working knowledge of ASC740 and international tax mattersStrong organizational and planning skills with the ability to prioritize and manage a demanding workload involving multiple tasks, responsibilities, and tight deadlinesProactive and resourceful team player with positive attitude and energy in a fast-paced and changing environmentExcellent communication (verbal and written)Excellent use of Excel, Google Suite, and hands-on exposure to ERP accounting systemsProven ability to collaborate and influence change across teamsBilingual in Korean and English is a plusWhat we offer:

Career development; we believe in mentorship and investing in your learning, supporting you to achieve your goalsHealth benefits, including vision and dental!Generous PTO and Parental Leave Top-up401K ContributionsCommuter BenefitsWork-From-AnywhereGlobal WEBTOON and LINE FRIENDS discount programWinter break shutdown and a whole lot more!

$100,000 - $200,000 a year

Please note the above range is listed in USDThis position is ideal for someone looking to make a significant impact in a creative and fast-paced environment, with opportunities for growth and increased responsibility.With approximately 170 million monthly active users, WEBTOON Entertainment’s IP & Creator Ecosystem of aligned companies include WEBTOON, Wattpad--the world’s leading webnovel platform--Wattpad WEBTOON Studios, Studio N, Studio LICO, WEBTOON Unscrolled, LINE MANGA, and eBookJapan, among others.Join us and work with some of the biggest artists, IP, and fandoms in comics!

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